'Do It Yourself': US Mom Called Out For Posting 'Ridiculous' Demands In Babysitter Ad

A mother from the United States has recently become the subject of widespread ridicule and amusement due to the seemingly outlandish demands she included in a babysitting job advertisement she shared online.?

This eye-catching post on Facebook outlined a nannying position that came with exceptionally high expectations, all while offering a wage considerably lower than the minimum standard, a mere $6 per hour.?

The ad quickly drew the attention of thousands of people, sparking discussions and laughter surrounding its unique job description.

The job involves caring for four children for six hours a day, five days a week, and might occasionally require working on weekends.

However, the ad includes many strict requirements that many people find overly demanding. Some even joked that not even Mary Poppins would qualify.

The mother specified that candidates must not smoke or drink, and if they have tattoos, they must remove them.

She also insisted that the person hired for the job must delete all their social media profiles.?“I need someone to watch my four kids (ages 2, 3, 5, and 7) from noon to 6 pm M-F (occasional weekends).

“Must be a great cook and avid cleaner. Over 25 years old.”

So far, it might not sound too excessive, but the mother's expectations for the successful applicant quickly escalate, as she demands that the person must have a "master’s degree."

“Minimum education: Master’s Degree. No social media accounts (I don’t need my kids seeing that).

“No drinking, smoking, not evening vaping! No tattoos or piercings."

“Need five professional references. Background check and drug test will be conducted.”

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The surprising part of the advertisement is that the job offers only $200 a week, equivalent to $6 an hour, and the successful applicant is expected to have their own transportation for commuting and "running all my errands."

?Many babysitters were quite shocked by this post, and it seems like many potential applicants are not enthusiastic about applying for this position.

“I wouldn’t do that for $200 a day,” one babysitter wrote.

“You’re never going to find a single human that falls under those qualifications. Even a nun wouldn’t have five professional references or agree to a drug test.”

Another added: “I can’t wait to use my master's degree to babysit four kids for $200 a week!!!! Said no one ever.”

“Does Tammy have a Master’s degree - or is she just pulling this out of thin air?” questioned a third.

Some people likened her to the Grinch, while others felt that even Mary Poppins would have her resume rejected by this mother.

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